Stories of
American Heroes -
Brought to you from the "Home of Heroes" - Pueblo, Colorado

Hometown
Heroes of the

TAR HEEL STATE

NorthCarolina

19Medals of Honor are Accredited to North Carolina

During the Civil War
123 Medals of Honor were awarded for action "on the ground" in North Carolina.

World War II hero JACK
LUCAS received the Medal of Honor for heroic sacrifice at Iwo Jima just 5 days after his
17th birthday...becoming the YOUNGEST American in this century to receive the award.
At the time of his heroism he had already been in the Marine Corps for 3 YEARS!

"For
Conspicuous Gallantry and Intrepidity in Action At the Risk of Life Above and Beyond the
Call of Duty"

The following Medal of Honor
Recipients were BORN in the State of North Carolina but either moved to or enlisted
in military service in another state to which their award is accredited. By virtue
of their birth, they are still among our "Home Town
Heroes".